Pet Light Therapy

Healing Pets with the Speed of Light

Accelerate natural skin healing for most lesions with clinically proven fluorescent light therapy system.

At Greylock Animal Hospital we use Phovia for our light therapy sessions. Phovia works with the skin’s natural healing response to help skin and wounds heal more quickly.

The Phovia kit has two components. The combination of light and chromophore gel helps speed up cell regeneration and growth. This leads to a quicker, and more complete, healing time.

The information below comes directly from Phovia. Checkout their website here: Phovia Fluorescent Light Therapy – Healing with the speed of light

When & Where to Use Light Therapy

Light therapy treatment can be used to help heal canine, feline, and equine dermatological conditions, including:

Surgical incisions
Perianal fistulas
Interdigital furunculosis
Superficial and deep pyoderma
Open or traumatic wounds
Cracked heels
Scratches
Summer sores*

*As part of or in support of treatment protocols or program.

Light Therapy Can Be Use with Other Treatments

Light therapy can work in conjunction with additional at-home treatments for the specific skin condition as required and recommended by the veterinarian. The Phovia treatment has been proven to speed healing time when compared to antibiotic and topical treatments alone.

How Light Therapy is Different than Laser Therapy

Traditional therapy laser requires very precise positioning to ensure optimal beam delivery intensity and often covers a smaller treatment area. In addition, lasers require more frequent and longer treatments, up to 15 minutes each.

How Light Therapy Works

While most light therapy systems are limited to a single wavelength, addressing only one level of the skin, Light Therapy chromophores release fluorescent light energy (FLE) at multiple wavelengths. This provides multiple beneficial cellular responses simultaneously, accelerating the healing process.

Safety of Light Therapy

Despite exerting a biological effect, the Light Therapy system is generally very safe for both users and pets when used according to instructions. However, any intervention that impacts an animal’s physiology can have side effects.

Light Therapy is not indicated for pets with photosensitivity conditions, where additional light exposure may trigger flare-ups. This includes conditions such as porphyria or pets on photosensitizing medications like tetracycline antibiotics, clofazimine, dacarbazine, dapsone, griseofulvin, coal tar, or topical retinoids.

Possible side effects may include:

Temporary changes in hair color
Mild erythema (redness), which typically resolves within 6-12 hours
Skin hyperpigmentation
Transient pain at the wound site

Benefits of Light Therapy for Veterinary Clinics

Faster Healing: Clinically proven to accelerate natural skin healing for most lesions.
Increased Revenue: Clinics can generate direct income from Light Therapy treatments.
Efficient Treatment Process: Qualified veterinary technicians or nurses can administer the therapy.
Enhanced Patient Monitoring: Regular appointments allow for closer tracking of the pet’s healing progress.
Supports Responsible Antibiotic Use: Minimizes antimicrobial use, helping clinics comply with the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Antimicrobial Stewardship principles.

Benefits of Light Therapy for Pet Owners

Visible Healing Improvements: Pets experience noticeably faster skin recovery.
Less Medication Required: Reduces the need for costly treatments and improves owner compliance.
Non-Invasive Solution: A safe and gentle alternative to traditional treatment methods.
Faster Relief: Pets are freed from discomfort up to twice as fast.
Happier Pets, Sooner!

Light Therapy is revolutionizing skin treatment in veterinary medicine, offering a safe, effective, and non-invasive solution for faster healing. With benefits for both clinics and pet owners, it is setting a new standard in dermatological care for pets.